Sermons on Close Encounter:

Why Did They Go PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' baptism, the wisemen's search for God, and how these spiritual quests shape our understanding of faith and our place in God's narrative.

Good morning, dear family of God, gathered here today in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. What a blessing it is to see each of your faces, shining with the light of His love and grace. It's a joy to be in fellowship with you, as we open our hearts and minds to the Word of God, seeking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Topics: Jewish People, John The Baptist

Follow Me

Contributed by Christopher Clarke on Oct 27, 2012

Jesus asks His disciples, "Who do you say I am?".

I am beginning this morning by reading our scripture as I want to you have the full passage on your mind as we continue our lesson. I encourage you to open your Bible to Mark, chapter 8, verses 27-38 and follow along as I read. 27 Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Christian Church

Invisible Guards

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 24, 2007

CHRISTIANS ARE NEVER ALONE. THERE IS NO CAUSE TO FEAR WHEN YOU HAVE JESUS BY YOUR SIDE.

INVISIBLE GUARDS PROVERBS 3:24-26 When you lie down you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared. Am reminded of an ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spending Time With God Is Transformational PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 7, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance of prayer, meditation, and studying God's Word as vital elements of our spiritual relationship with God.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has drawn us together to share in the richness of His word. We are not here to merely pass the time, but to draw closer to our Creator, to learn ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:23-35

Topics: Time With God, Empowering

Walk A Mile In My Shoes Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 19, 2015

God's grace is sufficient for our every trial & affliction. Trials are an integral & authenticating aspect of our ministry. Let us journey for a while through the life of Paul as he authenticates to us that he is a true servant of Christ.

2 CORINTHIANS 11: 22-27 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES [Philippians 3: 4-11] Do you serve Christ so that all will go well with you here and now? Has all been easy for you in your service of Christ? Ease in Zion was certainly not the Apostle Paul's experience. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Maniac, A Miracle And A Mission

Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on Apr 22, 2005

This sermon addresses what God can do with a broken life when that person comes to faith in Jesus Christ.

Mark 5:1-6, 17-20 A MANIAC, A MIRACLE AND A MISSION H Lee Clay The wealthiest spot on this planet is not the oil fields of Kuwait, Nigeria, Iraq or Saudi Arabia. Neither is it the gold and diamond mines of South Africa, the uranium mines of the Soviet Union or the silver mines of Africa. Though it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Perspective Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 23, 2009

Haggai is a book with an end-time message, but it contains eternal truths that we can apply to our lives today. The church must develop an end-time, Kingdom perspective.

Introduction 2nd part of a two week series on Haggai. Haggai- book w/end time message, but it contains eternal truths we can apply to our lives today. Last week- looked at- importance of making Eternal Investments-how can we invest in God’s Kingdom Today talk about- importance of having an ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-23

Denomination: Charismatic

Along Comes God

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

Being a dreamer can be good...but it can also be bad depending on what kind of dreams you have and what the basis is for those dreams. Where do dreams come from? Are they products of our own fertile imagination? Are they an escape from reality?

ALONG COMES GOD GENESIS 28:10 19 Have ever been told you’re a dreamer? Being a dreamer can be good...but it can also be bad depending on what kind of dreams you have and what the basis is for those dreams. Where do dreams come from? Are they products of our own fertile imagination? Are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19

Go Tell Your Neighbor

Contributed by Peter Pharis on Oct 24, 2014

We must go and tell the World about Jesus. It begins with telling those closest to us. Sometimes it means telling other Christians the Gospel.

TEXT We don’t know his given name. He may have used the name legion a long time. That is the way people knew him. Legion, swarmed by a cloud of demons. Now he was healed, free and in his right mind. I want to call him Marty. we'll find out why later. Marty wanted to follow ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Power Abuse & Half Truths

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jun 21, 2010

The story of an honest man, Naboth, killed as a result of an abuse of power and perhaps, because of a king... Ahab ... telling half truths. It also warns of the potential of abuse of power/influence by Christians.

This is one story of several that trace the confrontation between the prophet Elijah and king Ahab. Ahab is usually a pretty bad guy. These stories have there origins in chapter 17. There, Elijah seems to burst on the scene from out of nowhere, and curses a drought into existence in the presence ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Our Availability Makes Room For God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon explores how Isaac's story teaches us to persist against opposition, honor our spiritual heritage, and trust in God's provision during difficult times.

As we gather here today, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, we find ourselves on the cusp of a story that is as old as time itself, yet as fresh and relevant as the morning dew. A story that weaves itself into the fabric of our lives, threading through our joys, our sorrows, our trials, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:19-22

Topics: Opposition, Diligence

What Can The Lord Do For You?

Contributed by Tony Cansler on May 1, 2001

A Message to all

What Can the Lord do for You? Mark10: 46-52 (51) What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? Matthew 11:5 · Blind Received their sight (Bartimaus Mk 10:46-52) · Lame made to Walk (Pool of Bethesda Jn 5:1-9) · Deaf Hear (Deaf & Dumb Man Healed Mk 7:32-37) · Dead raised up (Lazarus Jn ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:51

Denomination: Baptist

You Cast, You Come, You Follow

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 1, 2007

Jesus extends three invitations ¡V the disciples are drawn closer and closer to Him with each one ¡V and the intimacy and responsibility grow deeper each time.

The story of our text today has the familiar theme of Peter’s restoration. Peter had denied Christ three times outside Pilate’s house during Jesus’ trial. In this reunion by the sea Peter confesses his love for Jesus three times. It is heartwarming to think about the big fisherman being received ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Holy Ground

Contributed by Vernon Murray on Mar 11, 2004

Whether or not you have ever been to Israel, you can discover holy ground along the common pathways of everyday life.

INTRODUCTION Many Christians have experienced the exhilaration of touring the Holy Land. They have felt the exuberance of walking where Jesus walked and kneeling where He prayed. They have witnessed the wonder of life while standing at the empty tomb. These sacred experiences will linger for a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hunger For Supernatural Breakthrough

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 22, 2009

Do you feel like you are stuck? Are you in need of a breakthrough in your life? We need to stir up our HUNGER for God.

THE KINGDOM #3: HUNGER FOR SUPERNATURAL BREAKTHROUGH (March 2009 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) THE BIG IDEA: Do you feel like you are stuck? Are you in need of a breakthrough in your life? If we want to experience a supernatural breakthrough in our lives, we need to stir up our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:20

Denomination: *other